Design matters, but material also counts: when buying a boat, in addition to technical evaluations, one might also choose to favour a wooden hull, for example, over a metal or fibreglass one. Let’s look at the various types of wooden boats, with their construction techniques, and some of their most… Read More »All about wooden yachts
An element that has become almost essential for safer navigation is having hull insurance coverage; this coverage is not mandatory like liability insurance. The hull insurance policy offered by many insurance companies generally provides, based on a value determined by the surveyor, the guarantee that any damage that may occur… Read More »Nautical insurance… All risks, Corpi, Kasko
Immagine: un bansigo Douglas Marine Climbing the mast of a sailing boat represents a challenge for many, primarily for the person climbing, but also for those below, as they bear the responsibility for the climber’s safety. An essential accessory is a good boatswain?chair. There are fundamentally three types available on… Read More »Climbing the Mast of a Sailing Boat
Buying a boat is never a simple affair: the first step is always to understand what type of sailing you have in mind, because not all boats suit all needs! Many are captivated by the stories of sailors who sail around the world alone, navigating by the stars and eating… Read More »“Guide to Buying a Boat: Let’s Start with the Type of Sailing!”
Each of us forms the conviction of wanting to buy a boat from different needs. The fascination for water sports, the world surrounding luxury yachts, or simply the incomparable solitude experienced when far from land amidst the waves… Because let’s face it: a boat is a wonderful object. An object… Read More »“Buying a Boat: What Details Should Be Considered?”
If requested, I am ready to assist buyers with pre-purchase surveys in other European countries as well. It is not uncommon for Italian, British, Israeli, and German clients to consider purchasing boats in the Spanish islands as well. The European market has now expanded and become much more global, thanks… Read More »Nautical Surveys in the Canary and Balearic Islands”
Extraordinary events, as the name suggests, are not part of everyday life. But if they are of great impact, it is a good idea to prepare oneself to the right extent, so as to be able to balance the danger with an appropriate strategy. In this guide we will look… Read More »What to do in case of: leak, running aground, collision
A motor unit generates its propulsion from three elements: the engine, the shaftline and the propeller. What connects the various engine parts in a boat is called a monobloc. There are three main types of engine: Outboard (FB): both the engine body and the propeller foot are outside the hull… Read More »Types of marine engines
Did you know that according to the laws of physics the propeller is nothing more than a screw (and that’s why its colloquial name is actually screw)? This small element is a very important source of propulsion, along with the engine. It is made of composite materials or steel or… Read More »Propeller: number of blades and diameter
In appraising a sailboat, analysis of the condition of the nuts and plates supporting the bulbous bow is of paramount importance. Obviously, not all sailboats will have plates that can be inspected, because, for example, due to their construction technique they have been covered with fiberglass and resin. In this… Read More »Bulbous bow and plates – the analysis during a survey